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Earthquakes Near Las Vegas, Nevada 89101 Today

Live data from USGS Β· Monitoring ZIP code 89101 Updated just now

43 tiny quakes nearby. Too small to feel. Completely normal background activity.

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Recent Earthquakes Near Las Vegas, Nevada

43 earthquakes have been recorded within 250 miles of Las Vegas, Nevada in the past 24 hours. Alertra monitors seismic activity near ZIP code 89101 using live data from the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS), updated every 60 seconds. Whether you felt shaking or are checking if an earthquake just happened near Las Vegas, this earthquake watch dashboard provides real-time magnitude data, an interactive seismic map, and earthquake history going back 15+ years.

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πŸ“Š Earthquake Watch β€” Las Vegas

Live seismic risk assessment Β· Updated every 60 seconds from USGS

Current Threat Level
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Threat score: 4 / 100

Some seismic activity near Las Vegas. Most too small to feel.

Earthquakes nearby 43
Closest to you M0.6, 137 mi
Strongest in last 24hr M2.1, Rarely felt
Last felt M4.0+ 70 days ago
Tracking Area
Las Vegas
LIVE EARTHQUAKES
Found 43 in region
Major (6.0+)
Moderate (4.0 - 5.9)
Minor (Below 4.0)
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🌍 Recent Earthquakes Near Las Vegas

Past 24 hours within 250 miles Β· Source: USGS

Showing events within 250 miles Β· Past 24 hours Β· Source: USGS
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MagnitudeWhat You'd FeelLocationDistanceWhen
M2.1 		Rarely felt 2 km SE of Loma Linda, CA 190 mi 5:40 PM Details β†’
M2.1 		Rarely felt 29 km SE of Bodie, CA 239 mi 6:09 AM Details β†’
M1.8 		Not felt 2 km ENE of Gardena, CA 238 mi 9:31 PM Details β†’
M1.8 		Not felt 15 km WSW of Searles Valley, CA 140 mi 12:00 PM Details β†’
M1.7 		Not felt 8 km ENE of Pala, CA 219 mi 3:30 PM Details β†’
M1.4 		Not felt 15 km NE of Ridgecrest, CA 140 mi 12:00 PM Details β†’
M1.4 		Not felt 15 km WSW of Johannesburg, CA 161 mi 6:12 AM Details β†’
M1.2 		Not felt 2 km SE of Loma Linda, CA 190 mi 12:50 PM Details β†’
M1.1 		Not felt 10 km SSW of Borrego Springs, CA 220 mi 9:52 PM Details β†’
M1.1 		Not felt 12 km NE of Simi Valley, CA 236 mi 3:26 PM Details β†’
M1.1 		Not felt 2 km SE of Rancho Cucamonga, CA 198 mi 10:04 PM Details β†’
M1.1 		Not felt 5 km NNE of Banning, CA 181 mi 12:42 AM Details β†’
M1.0 		Not felt 4 km NNE of Beaumont, CA 185 mi 1:02 PM Details β†’
M1.0 		Not felt 2 km SE of Loma Linda, CA 190 mi 1:37 AM Details β†’
M1.0 		Not felt 21 km ENE of Big Bear City, CA 153 mi 3:44 AM Details β†’
M1.0 		Not felt 17 km NNE of Ridgecrest, CA 143 mi 2:03 PM Details β†’
M0.9 		Not felt 11 km SSW of Olancha, CA 163 mi 9:46 AM Details β†’
M0.9 		Not felt 12 km SW of Searles Valley, CA 137 mi 12:22 AM Details β†’
M0.9 		Not felt 4 km SW of Redlands, CA 189 mi 12:52 PM Details β†’
M0.9 		Not felt 17 km NNE of Ridgecrest, CA 143 mi 1:59 PM Details β†’
M0.8 		Not felt 15 km WSW of Johannesburg, CA 161 mi 3:24 AM Details β†’
M0.8 		Not felt 21 km N of Ridgecrest, CA 143 mi 2:02 AM Details β†’
M0.8 		Not felt 8 km ENE of Julian, CA 226 mi 9:42 PM Details β†’
M0.8 		Not felt 13 km ESE of Anza, CA 202 mi 10:58 AM Details β†’
M0.8 		Not felt 14 km NE of Thousand Palms, CA 169 mi 9:11 AM Details β†’
M0.7 		Not felt 3 km WNW of Julian, CA 229 mi 9:13 AM Details β†’
M0.6 		Not felt 17 km SSW of Searles Valley, CA 137 mi 10:34 PM Details β†’
M0.6 		Not felt 15 km ESE of Anza, CA 200 mi 5:47 AM Details β†’
M0.6 		Not felt 3 km SW of Anza, CA 203 mi 2:54 AM Details β†’
M0.6 		Not felt 19 km NNE of Ridgecrest, CA 143 mi 11:41 AM Details β†’
M0.6 		Not felt 4 km WSW of Anza, CA 203 mi 10:03 PM Details β†’
M0.6 		Not felt 18 km N of Ocotillo, CA 232 mi 10:22 AM Details β†’
M0.6 		Not felt 14 km SW of Searles Valley, CA 139 mi 1:25 PM Details β†’
M0.6 		Not felt 11 km ENE of Ocotillo Wells, CA 213 mi 3:10 AM Details β†’
M0.5 		Not felt 8 km SSW of Idyllwild, CA 196 mi 10:25 PM Details β†’
M0.5 		Not felt 6 km N of Altadena, CA 216 mi 11:55 AM Details β†’
M0.5 		Not felt 17 km SE of Ocotillo Wells, CA 224 mi 8:11 PM Details β†’
M0.5 		Not felt 5 km SW of Idyllwild, CA 194 mi 5:37 PM Details β†’
M0.4 		Not felt 5 km S of Idyllwild, CA 193 mi 4:27 AM Details β†’
M0.4 		Not felt 12 km S of Anza, CA 207 mi 11:43 PM Details β†’
M0.4 		Not felt 19 km ESE of Anza, CA 201 mi 9:26 PM Details β†’
M0.2 		Not felt 10 km N of Borrego Springs, CA 208 mi 11:43 AM Details β†’
M0.1 		Not felt 4 km WSW of Anza, CA 203 mi 5:23 PM Details β†’

πŸ“ˆ Earthquake History β€” Las Vegas

Since 2010 Β· M2.5+ Β· 250 mi radius

Las Vegas has recorded 12,449 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5 or greater within 250 miles since 2010. The largest was a M7.1 on Jul 6, 2019, located Ridgecrest Earthquake Sequence. On average, the area experiences approximately 1217 notable seismic events per year.

M2.5+ in Past 7 Days

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MAX M2.6
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MAX M2.7
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Since 2010 Β· M2.5+ Β· 250 mi

Yearly Activity Β· 12449 events

Past Week
View:
M2.5–4 (bars)
M4+ (line, right axis)
Yearly Earthquake Activity by Magnitude01k2k3k4k050100150'10'13'16'19'22'252010: 560 (M2.5–4), 22 (M4+)2011: 448 (M2.5–4), 15 (M4+)2012: 472 (M2.5–4), 20 (M4+)2013: 394 (M2.5–4), 8 (M4+)2014: 441 (M2.5–4), 12 (M4+)2015: 367 (M2.5–4), 10 (M4+)2016: 458 (M2.5–4), 16 (M4+)2017: 387 (M2.5–4), 4 (M4+)2018: 331 (M2.5–4), 6 (M4+)2019: 3,102 (M2.5–4), 135 (M4+)2020: 2,159 (M2.5–4), 98 (M4+)2021: 728 (M2.5–4), 22 (M4+)2022: 429 (M2.5–4), 9 (M4+)2023: 392 (M2.5–4), 10 (M4+)2024: 485 (M2.5–4), 25 (M4+)2025: 418 (M2.5–4), 7 (M4+)2026: 442 (M2.5–4), 17 (M4+)
Event count (bars)
Seismic energy index (line)
Yearly Seismic Energy Release01k2k3k4k020.0B40.0B60.0B'10'13'16'19'22'252010: 582 events, Energy: 568.0M2011: 463 events, Energy: 54.0M2012: 492 events, Energy: 330.4M2013: 402 events, Energy: 91.8M2014: 453 events, Energy: 106.9M2015: 377 events, Energy: 139.3M2016: 474 events, Energy: 149.8M2017: 391 events, Energy: 20.8M2018: 337 events, Energy: 39.9M2019: 3,237 events, Energy: 49.8B2020: 2,257 events, Energy: 7.2B2021: 750 events, Energy: 166.5M2022: 438 events, Energy: 73.8M2023: 402 events, Energy: 59.8M2024: 510 events, Energy: 201.6M2025: 425 events, Energy: 96.6M2026: 459 events, Energy: 93.1M
Largest Recorded
M7.1
Ridgecrest Earthquake Sequence
Jul 6, 2019
Avg Noticeable / Year
22.6
Estimated felt (MMI β‰₯ II)

Strongest Recorded Earthquakes

M7.1 Jul 6, 2019
Ridgecrest Earthquake Sequence
M6.5 May 15, 2020
Monte Cristo Range, NV Earthquake
M6.4 Jul 4, 2019
Ridgecrest Earthquake Sequence
M6.0 Jul 8, 2021
Antelope Valley, CA
M5.8 Jun 24, 2020
18km SSE of Lone Pine, CA
M5.7 Dec 9, 2024
2024 Parker Butte, Nevada Earthquake
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πŸ›‘οΈ Earthquake Safety β€” Las Vegas, Nevada

What Las Vegas residents should know before, during, and after an earthquake

🏠 Step 1

Before: Secure Your Space

Bolt heavy furniture to walls. Keep an emergency kit within arm's reach of where you sleep. Know your exits.

πŸ›‘οΈ Step 2

During: Drop, Cover, Hold On

Drop to your hands and knees. Take cover under sturdy furniture. Hold on until the shaking stops. Stay away from windows.

πŸšͺ Step 3

After: Check and Evacuate

Check for injuries and damage. If you smell gas, leave immediately and call 911. Expect aftershocks.

72-Hour Emergency Kit

βœ“ 1 gallon of water per person per day
βœ“ Non-perishable food (3-day supply)
βœ“ Battery-powered NOAA weather radio
βœ“ Flashlight and extra batteries
βœ“ First aid kit
βœ“ Whistle to signal for help
βœ“ N95 dust masks
βœ“ Plastic sheeting and duct tape
βœ“ Wrench or pliers to turn off utilities
βœ“ Manual can opener

Notable US Seismic History

1994 Northridge, CA
M6.7
57 fatalities, $50B in damage. One of the costliest US natural disasters.
2011 Virginia
M5.8
Felt across 22 states. The most widely felt earthquake in US history.
2018 Anchorage, AK
M7.1
Major infrastructure damage across south-central Alaska.

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🏒 About Alertra

Alertra is an earthquake monitoring platform built by a team of engineers in Arizona focused on natural disaster safety technology. We provide real-time earthquake alerts and risk assessments to help communities prepare before disaster strikes.

Alertra ingests real-time seismic data from the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) and combines it with over 15 years of legacy earthquake records to build localized risk models for communities like Las Vegas. Our threat scores, historical trend charts, and proximity alerts are all derived from this data β€” updated every 60 seconds.

Earthquake FAQ β€” Las Vegas, Nevada

Was there an earthquake in Las Vegas today?

43 tiny quakes nearby. Too small to feel. Completely normal background activity. This page shows all earthquakes detected within 250 miles of Las Vegas in the past 24 hours, updated every 60 seconds from USGS.

Did an earthquake just happen near Las Vegas?

Check the live earthquake table above for the most recent seismic events near 89101. Alertra detects earthquakes right now as they happen and can send you instant earthquake alerts for Las Vegas.

What is the earthquake history for Las Vegas, Nevada?

Alertra tracks USGS seismic records going back 15+ years for the Las Vegas area. View the historical trends chart above to see yearly earthquake frequency and the largest recorded event near 89101.

How do I get earthquake alerts for Las Vegas?

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